On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by choreographer, entrepreneur, and social justice advocate Rhiannon Murphy. She is here to talk about her new book, A Citizen's Handbook: Who to Call for What!? Then, filmmaker, visual director, and creative entrepreneur Dante Hillmedo joins us to tell us about his film Butterfly and his new line Lunessence Parfum. After that, the Bronx Vegan Bazaar joins us again to highlight the founder of Botanical Moment, Leticia Robinson. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on Rhiannon Murphy, who's closing out the show with a blessing and a Native American Fancy Dance.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.